Recall 12V020000: 2011–2012 Utility VS1DC, 2011–2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 20, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 95
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 utility vs1dc and vs2dx dry vans manufactured from december 2010 through august 2011, and equipped with an optional liftgate battery box. The mounting plates used for mounting single or double battery boxes on trailers may be the incorrect size and some may also have been misoriented during installation.
The risk
Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utility will notify owners and dealers will inspect the mounting plates and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification has already begun. Owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Utility VS1DC
- 2012 Utility VS1DC
- 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX
- 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V020000
- Manufacturer
- UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Jan 5, 2012
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology